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Sunny Nwazue was introduced to fantasy readers in Akata Witch, in which the Nigerian-American 12-year-old with albinism discovered that the differences between her New York City birthplace and the home she shares with her Igbo parents in Nigeria are separated by more than just cultural differences. Sunny is a member of the magic-wielding Leopard People; in addition to attending traditional school and playing soccer, she attends a magical school with other Leopard People students, and lives a life beyond her family’s scope. When Sunny experiences troubling dreams, she is informed that they are portents of a significant ecological disaster – one she and her allies can take action against, if Sunny can get herself out of the difficulties she’s created with her teacher by breaking the rules of her magic. Nnedi’s integration of multiple cultures and magical systems, including both Nigerian magic and creations of her own invention, will delight readers of all ages.

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The long-awaited sequel to the genre-breaking Akata Witch by multiple award-winner Nnedi Okorafor

"The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read " --Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak

A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book.

Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity.

Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.

About the Author

Nnedi Okorafor is a novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. In a profile of Nnedi's work, the New York Times called Nnedi's imagination "stunning." Nnedi has received the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, and the Nebula Award, among others, for her novels. Her fans include Rick Riordan, John Green, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Ursula K. Le Guin among others. Nnedi Okorafor holds a PhD in English and is a professor at SUNY Buffalo. She divides her time between Buffalo and the suburbs of Chicago, where she lives with her daughter. Learn more at nnedi.com or follow her on Twitter @nnedi.